NSW Property Intelligence
HornsbyNSW 2077
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Hornsby is home to ~22,462 residents (median age 38), with 43% of households renting.
Rent in Hornsby
The median house rent in Hornsby is $850/week (346 new leases). Units have a median of $680/week (1065 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2077, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $570/wk | $590/wk |
| 2 | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $865/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1050/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Hornsby fall in the intake zones of Hornsby North Public School, Hornsby High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Hornsby North Public School#77 of 2159 in NSW
- Hornsby High School#554 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Hornsby has 18 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Little Zak's Academy Hornsby, The Jack and Jill Kindergarten, AI Kids Academy.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Hornsby Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Northgate Shopping Centre, Hornsby Westfield, Waitara Shopping Centre. 4 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Hornsby (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 164 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 28 | Stable |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12 | Downward |
Development activity
116 development applications were lodged in Hornsby over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Hornsby — quick answers
What is the median rent in Hornsby?
Houses in Hornsby (postcode 2077) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Hornsby?
Hornsby addresses can be zoned for Hornsby North Public School, Hornsby High School. Hornsby North Public School ranks in roughly the top 4% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Hornsby?
Hornsby has 18 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Hornsby to the Sydney CBD?
From Hornsby Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 34 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Hornsby?
116 development applications were lodged in Hornsby in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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